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The Professional Networker, Inc. Newsletter

July 9, 2006

Dear Member,

 "You must give some time to your fellow man. Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here, too." Albert Schweitzer

When was the last time you volunteered to help someone less fortunate than you? I had the honor this spring to work with Dean Klassman of Klassman Financial (847-454-0660 ext. 106). Dean invited me to volunteer with his "Buddy Baseball" www.keshet.org/buddybaseball.asp program this past Spring, and it was an experience I will NEVER forget.

Imagine children that are challenged everyday with the skills we so easily take for granted: getting dressed, eating, drinking, communicating, walking. Now imagine these children on a baseball field with one, two or three volunteers (young and "seasoned") helping them enjoy the game of baseball. The smiles on their faces, the joy in their eyes, the energy and enthusiasm of the spectators - this is what true happiness and unconditional love and giving is all about. Dean, his wife Leslie and their children are all a part of this program. Keshet’s Buddy baseball is an opportunity like no other for children with disabilities.

The All-Star game at Thillens Stadium (Devon and Kedzie Avenues in Chicago) on July 20th at 5:30 pm, will give you the opportunity to see a group of dedicated parents, volunteers, players and supporters who enjoy giving their time and love to these wonderful children.

Please thank Dean, Leslie and their children for their dedication and hard work in providing this program every Sunday in the spring.

And a special thank you to the buddies I had the pleasure to work with: Larissa, Chris and JoJo.

Two Weeks In Networking

Take a look at the following events for the next two weeks. You can sign up for these events through the website

  • July 11th - Buffalo Grove - Multi-Chamber Luncheon
  • July 11th - Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center - Smart Marketing-Leveraging Marketing to Increase $ales Dan Green - Chicago Blogger Meet-Up
  • July 12th - Carol Stream Chamber - Accelerated Networking Luncheon
  • July 12th - EWN Health Fair
  • July 13th - NAWBO Mega Networking
  • July 14th - Engaging Speakers
  • July 19th - NAWBO Connecting Points
  • July 20th - Aurora Chamber Speed Networking

New and Improved This Month!

The time has come that you have been waiting for. We have made The Professional Networker website better by making changes you, our members, have requested.

Kris and Kurt Schroeder of I Know Tek, Inc. www.iknowtek.com have been VERY busy updating the look, feel, and maneuverability around the website.

These changes would not be possible without the help of The Professional Networker Advisory Board. I want to thank each one for making a great website even better.

Phyllis Custer - Lynne Franklin - Wordsmith - www.yourwordsmith.com Brad Farris - Anchor Advisors - www.anchoradvisors.com Steve Fretzin - Sales Results, Inc. - www.salesresultsinc.com Alona Sussman - AXA Advisors - www.axa-advisors.com Patti Guerzo - Guerzo Business Solutions Center - 312-420-0884 Curt Hanson - Grey Graphics - www.greygraphics.com

And a special thank you to the woman who keeps me on track and runs the Advisory Board. Kim Dougherty - Birch Advisory Services - 847-899-5316

The new website should be up within the next two weeks, so keep checking back.

Pay It Forward

  • Has the website been useful for you?
  • Do you find new events to attend regularly?
  • Can you think of any profession that cannot use networking as a business tool to increase profitability?
  • Is The Professional Networker a tool your friends and business associates should know about?

Let's spread the word about the benefits of The Professional Networker. If you have obtained the benefits, your friends, family and business associates can too.

Please forward this newsletter to 10 of your friends so they can see the benefit to becoming a member. Send it to other people you network with. Send it to organizations you are a member of.

Everyone will thank you for making their life easier when it comes to networking. And I thank you!

Where's Sharan Speaking?

  • September 7th - Wine Tasting, Networking, Games and More - Brunswick Home & Billiard in Wilmette
  • September 12th - Palatine Business & Professional Women Progressive Dinner
  • September 21st - IAAP (Private Event)
  • September 25th - Effective Communication Skills Workshop - Wilmette Library
  • October 5th - Successful Relationship Networking Workshop - Buffalo Grove

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